This individual is responsible for daily operation of the specialty cheese area which includes merchandising, ordering, assortment, cutting, wrapping and stock rotation in the specialty cheese area.
In addition, the position holder is responsible for educating and selling our cheeses to our consumers.
Duties for the Cheese Specialist Job
Greet and provide assistance to customers. Model Naivas customer service standards at all times (Customer Focus, Approachability)
Learn cheese language of selling to be proficient in the position (Customer Focus)
Participate in the process and demonstrate proficient and effective Our Brand of Merchandising (OBM) standards while driving sales in specialty cheese category- set exciting and dominant displays, product assortment, sampling and providing help and education to our customers (Business Acumen)
Maintain stocked standardized sets and gain proficient knowledge on the ordering process- including; weekly orders, pre-books, special orders, signs, and in-store features.
Participate and learn about store promotions and events, working in partnership with other employees in the store.
Maintain appropriate stock levels, FIFO inventory management participate and conduct accurate inventories.
Minimize shrinkage by accurate ordering, sampling close dated products, and continually assessing the assortment to maximize sales and minimize slow movers (Organizing, Decision Quality, Problem Solving)
Learn how to access sales information- daily cheese sales reports, weekly sales reports, and weekly shrink reports. Use tools such as weekly feature sheets, monthly cheat sheets and email communications (Functional/Technical Skills)
Open to education and training of specialty cheese product knowledge
Demonstrate basic cheese knowledge: milk types, cheese types, make process, cut and wrap skills, and pairing or recipe suggestions (Functional/Technical Skills)
Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.
Cheese Specialist Job Qualifications
Diploma or equivalent
One to two years of experience in food service required.
Preferred previous experience with specialty cheese.

All applications to be sent to humanresources@naivas.co.ke / garthur@naivas.co.ke

Apply via :

humanresources@naivas.co.ke